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The Board denied higher ratings for the veteran's cervical spine condition but remanded decisions on ankle osteoarthritis, sleep disorder, and TDIU.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

Claimed conditions
compression fractures of C5 and C6 with ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis of the left ankle, osteoarthritis of the right ankle, sleep disorder (claimed as sleep apnea)
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 21, 2025
Citation
25000741

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